Hello there, I'm Artificial Lure, your local angling expert. Today, April 4, 2025, is looking like a fantastic day to hit the waters of Lake Fork, Texas. Let's start with the weather: you can expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures ranging from a crisp 55 degrees in the morning to a pleasant low 70 degrees by afternoon. Sunrise is at 7:12 a.m., and sunset will be at 7:47 p.m., giving you plenty of daylight to reel in some trophies.
Lake Fork is not tidal, so we don't have to worry about those fluctuations. However, the water level is slightly below full pool, and water temperatures are between 58 and 66 degrees, which is perfect for spring fishing. The water clarity is stained, ideal for lures with vibration and movement.
Bass are pulling up shallow, especially smaller males, which are already holding on to warm, sunny banks. For the bigger females, target staging areas close to spawning flats, using Texas-rigged soft plastics, wacky-rigged Senkos, or chatterbaits in natural colors. Slow presentations are the key right now.
Crappie fishing is steady, with good numbers found in standing timber and brush piles in 6 to 20 feet of water. When water temperatures hit 62 to 64 degrees, they'll push into shallower waters near spawning areas. Minnows, soft plastics, and hand-tied jigs are performing well.
Recent catches have been impressive, with anglers reporting solid numbers of largemouth bass in the 3 to 7-pound range and some giants over 8 pounds. Crappie bites are consistent as well, with good-sized slabs being caught.
For hot spots, I recommend **Birch Creek**, which is loaded with structure like timber, grass, and creek channels. Duck Call Cove, near the mouth of Birch Creek, is particularly good for spawning bass. Another spot is **Big Bass Point**, close to the Hwy 514 Bridge, known for producing trophy bass. Focus on 10 to 16 feet of water with Carolina rigs or spinnerbaits in watermelon or June-bug colors.
Best lures include Lake Fork Trophy Lures' Live Baby Shad Swimbait, square-bill crankbaits in red or crawfish patterns, and suspending jerkbaits for bass. For catfish, stick to cut bait or stink bait in deeper channels.
Well, that's your fishing report for today. Grab your gear and head out to Lake Fork. It's going to be a day to remember